Rockyview, QLD 4701 — Suburb Profile

In short

Rockyview is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4701, home to 1,735 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Livingstone local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 520 km from the Brisbane CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$480 /wk

Population1,735

Median age39

Area30 km²

To CBD520 km

LGALivingstone

Demographics

Population: 1,735
Median age: 39 years
Median household income: $2,897 /week
Median personal income: $1,141 /week
Median family income: $2,902 /week
Average household size: 3.2
Persons per bedroom: 0.8
Local government area: Livingstone
Statistical region (SA4): Central Queensland
Remoteness classification: Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate: Capricornia

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $480 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $2,167
Rent share of household income: 17%

Schools

Carinity Education - Rockhampton (Glenlee) Secondary · Independent
Parkhurst State School Primary · Government
Heights College (North Rockhampton) Combined · Independent

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

2 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 54.7% of the 757 resolvable premises in Rockyview. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

Fibre to the Premises: 54.7%
Fibre to the Node: 41.7%
Fixed Wireless: 2.9%
Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.7%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

Safety

Recorded offences: 2,926 across the Livingstone LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 6% on the prior year).
Most common categories: 1,311 theft, 459 violent offences, 367 drug offences.

Figures cover the whole Livingstone — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Rockyview?

Rockyview (QLD 4701) had 1,735 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Livingstone local government area.

What is the median rent in Rockyview?

The median advertised rent in Rockyview is $480/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Rockyview?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Rockyview covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Carinity Education - Rockhampton (Glenlee) (1.8 km), Parkhurst State School (4.1 km), Heights College (North Rockhampton) (7.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Rockyview?

Rockyview is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (54.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Rockyview?

Across the surrounding area, 2,926 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,311), violent (459), drug offences (367). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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